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Keeping the Lights On: A New Challenge?
April 15, 2026 -
The NACUBO-Commonfund Study of Endowments® (NCSE) has shown over the years that operating budgets are claiming a greater share of annual endowment spending. That trend continued in the 2025 study, released in February 2026. Is the most recent jump an …
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AGB President & CEO Update: Innovation in Action: Governing for What’s Next
April 09, 2026 -
You are viewing the Institutions and Systems version of this CEO Update. An Institutionally Related Foundations version is also available.
As we return from the 2026 National Conference on Trusteeship (NCT), which just wrapped up in Denver, one message resonates clearly: …
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Questions for Boards Heard at the National Conference on Trusteeship
April 06, 2026 -
In late March, AGB hosted the annual National Conference on Trusteeship, which brought together board chairs, trustees, presidents/chief executives, board professionals, and other experts from across the higher education sector.
As a member of the AGB Consulting team, I’m in the …
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Effective Board and Committee Meetings
March 24, 2026 -
Organized, collaborative, and well-run meetings are necessary for governing boards to maintain the appropriate strategic focus and fulfill their missions to support student success, foster innovation and research, and steward resources effectively. A successful meeting addresses the right topics and …
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The Governance Imperative of Fund Stewardship: A Potential Blind Spot in Higher Education
March 13, 2026 -
Colleges and universities are navigating one of the most complex operating environments in recent history. Demographic shifts, financial pressures, and heightened scrutiny around institutional value are forcing boards and leadership teams to reexamine how they define sustainability and accountability.
At the …
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Trustee Advocacy: Board Professionals Know the Three “W’s”
March 09, 2026 -
Whether from public or private institutions, foundations, or systems, all governing board members share an interest in and commitment to their institutions, to their mission, and to the students they serve. They are eager to use their expertise, knowledge, and …
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AGB President & CEO Update: Spring Renewal: Assess, Align, and Prepare for What’s Next
March 04, 2026 -
You are viewing the Institution and Systems version of this CEO Update. An Institutionally Related Foundation version is also available.
As campuses move through the final stretch of the academic year, March offers a natural moment for reflection and renewal. Spring …
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Most Boards Tolerate Their Portal. Here’s What That’s Costing Higher Ed Governance.
March 03, 2026 -
Is your board portal helping you govern, or just helping you get by? For board professionals, governance leaders, and trustees in higher education, understanding the true impact of your board portal is crucial. This article will highlight the patterns to …
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National Conference on Trusteeship: Imagining the Future While Addressing the Present
February 20, 2026 -
Higher education governing boards are stewards of both legacy and possibility.
Board members are fiduciaries who must protect the legacies of their institutions by safeguarding institutional assets, ensuring financial sustainability, and upholding mission integrity. Yet the urgency of now presses in: …
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AGB President & CEO Update: Advocacy, Alignment, and Board Leadership at a Critical Moment
February 10, 2026 -
You are viewing the Institution and Systems version of this CEO Update. An Institutionally Related Foundation version is also available.
This is my first CEO Update since the AGB Board of Directors announced that I will serve as the association’s permanent …
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